Iannarino
MAY 23, 2023
In recent posts here, I have suggested that success in sales is going to require professional expertise. As the uncertainty in our environment increases, buyers and decision-makers are hesitant to make changes that would improve their results, worrying they might make things worse.
Understanding the Sales Force
MAY 23, 2023
My wife chose some beautiful new shrubs and flowers and I was digging the holes to plant them in the garden. The largest shrub required the largest hole and it was to be placed in an area of the garden that I knew was quite rocky. Sure enough, after just three shovel fulls of dirt, I hit rock and it was bigger than both my shovel and the hole. I was stuck.
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SaaStr
MAY 23, 2023
So leading growth stage VC Iconiq has published its latest and very detailed Definitive Guide to Sales Compensation here. It’s very detailed and oriented more toward growth-stage scale-ups — but it’s excellent. Everyone should have a read. I didn’t so much learn from it as confirm — confirm things I’ve seen, known, and put into practice, and seen it confirmed across many SaaS startups.
Martech
MAY 23, 2023
Customer journey orchestration (CJO) uses different tools to provide seamless experiences for customers and increase revenue. Because customer journey orchestration casts a broad net across the entire customer lifecycle it’s essential to have a strategy for your technology. “When we talk about customer orchestration, we’re talking about much more than just a buyer’s journey,” said Carlos Hidalgo, CEO of martech consultancy Digital Exhaust, at The MarTech Conference.
Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.
Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
A unique new tool – chat – will let you create Google Ads campaigns. Using Google AI, a new interface will help users set up campaigns directly within the online editor in a conversational format, Google announced today at Google Marketing Live 2023. The best part: it’s optional, not required. Chat or not, it’s entirely up to you and your accounts.
G2
MAY 23, 2023
Personalizing your B2B sales strategy connects you with your customers and drives better sales. It helps you stand out from the crowd and earn better customer loyalty.
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G2
MAY 23, 2023
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, companies constantly seek innovative ways to modernize existing systems and harness the true potential of their data.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Two new campaign types are coming to Google Ads that help with very specific needs: video views and demand generation. These campaigns have a specific goal and appear to be video-first campaigns, with all placements on Google-owned and operated properties. Here’s what we know about the new campaigns announced at Google Marketing Live today. Video view Campaigns.
Martech
MAY 23, 2023
Marketing operations can be chaotic, and mastering leadership skills in such a dynamic environment can be an uphill battle. While the web is overflowing with leadership listicles, these suggestions must be taken further to determine what skills are needed and why. It’s time to move beyond advice like “become a better communicator” and use language that makes this actionable for everyone.
Sales Hacker
MAY 23, 2023
There are many different types of people you come across in your sales career. Founders are a unique animal, but they aren’t all built the same way. This makes selling to founders a bit more nuanced than other personas. But founders are the final decision-makers at their company — so working directly with founders is a great way to cut through the noise and sell directly to the person who will be signing the check.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Google has launched a new search system named “topic authority” to help surface relevant, expert, and knowledgeable content in Google Search and Google News. Google said this “helps determine which expert sources are helpful to someone’s newsy query in certain specialized topic areas, such as health, politics, or finance.” How it works.
Martech
MAY 23, 2023
With many marketing organizations using solutions with artificial intelligence baked in, and many now scrambling to test use cases for readily available generative AI, Andrew Frank, VP distinguished analyst at Gartner, steps forward with a modest proposal: Develop a custom AI model for your brand. And the first use case for it? Branding itself. The custom part of the proposal is a key feature.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Google Ads have entered the chat – the Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) conversational chat, that is. On the heels of the AI-powered enhancements announced at Google I/O earlier this month, Google gave advertisers a slightly more precise picture of the ads plans within SGE today at Google Marketing Live: Google is experimenting with directly integrating Search and Shopping ads within the AI snapshot and conversational mode.
Martech
MAY 23, 2023
The majority of the announcements today featured some form of artificial intelligence. Here’s a recap of everything you need to know from Google Marketing Live, with links to full coverage of each major announcement. Google Ads lets you create campaigns using conversational AI You can now create Google Ads campaigns with Google AI-driven chat directly within the Google Ads interface.
Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications
Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Merchants will soon have a new tool in their advertising toolbelt: Google’s Product Studio. With the help of generative AI, Product Studio will help merchants create unique product imagery. Here’s what was announced today at Google Marketing Live. With this tool, advertisers can lean on Google’s generative AI to help enhance their creative in a handful of new ways: Custom Product Scenes.
Martech
MAY 23, 2023
Much has been written about the challenges marketers are up against in 2023. From economic volatility and growing technological complexity to changes in data privacy policies and exponential improvements in AI (yes, ChatGPT , we’re talking about you – again!), this year has been a heady mix of uncertainty and excitement. This is especially true for marketers, who have had to course-correct on-the-fly, retro-fitting strategies and tactics to accommodate ever-shifting business goals.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Goodbye Merchant Center, hello Merchant Center Next. Today at Google Marketing Live, Google officially unveiled a new, simplified version of Merchant Center, called Merchant Center Next. More than just the look and feel of Merchant Center Next will change. For example, products can be automatically populated from a merchant’s website. Why we care. This new change should remove the headaches from less technical folks struggling with feeds while also bringing better insights for those data-hungry
Partners in Excellence
MAY 23, 2023
For decades, sellers have been instructed to “find the pain!” We’ve been trained, almost like doctors, to diagnose our customers’ pains; “Does it hurt here? What about when I do this? How often do you experience it? Is it most severe after a poor earnings report? Once we and the customers have diagnosed the pain, we prescribe a solution.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
When economic headwinds pick up, sales leaders are the first to sound the alarm — and chart a new course. Longer sales cycles, larger buying committees, increased price pressure, and smaller teams can quickly combine to reduce your margin for error and increase the urgency to find a solution. To thrive in a challenging environment, sales teams need a rock-solid grasp of the fundamentals and the biggest force-multipliers they can get their hands on.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Bard is now showing images in responses – and Bard will show the source of each image, Google announced today. What’s new. This update continues Google’s push to try to make Bard more visual and useful – now by showing images from Google Search in responses. Bard now includes Google Search images for visual responses, when relevant. You can also specifically ask Bard for images.
Martech
MAY 23, 2023
A real emphasis has been placed on the collection of first-party data. Pairing a first-party data strategy with a one-to-one marketing strategy will help your teams remain aligned to ensure messages are both targeted and personalized. This needs to happen from the very first interaction at the point of ingestion. Join data experts as they share their perspectives on the importance of clean, complete, and connected data to optimize your CRM.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Bing Search is the default search engine on Open AI’s popular ChatGPT service, Microsoft announced today. Microsoft said that Bing is now the default search experience on ChatGPT. Who will see it. First ChatGPT Plus subscribers will begin to see Bing Search as an option starting today. Then free users of ChatGPT will “soon” be able to use it by enabling a plugin.
Heinz Marketing
MAY 23, 2023
By Michelle Voznyuk , Marketing Specialist at Heinz Marketing As a CMO, it can be challenging to create an effective go-to-market (GTM) strategy that drives results. Not only is there more data circulating than ever before, but it’s changing in real time. This can make it difficult to keep up with the most relevant information to support your strategy and protect your investment.
Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist
The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment. In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
A handful of tactical search features were announced in conjunction with the other AI-driven announcements from Google Marketing Live. Yes, there is more AI coming to elements within search campaigns, but advertisers should look fondly at additional elements like better brand controls for broad match and better asset insights. Brand restrictions for broad match.
SaaStr
MAY 23, 2023
Whether you’re part of a startup ready to enter the market or working at an established business ready to launch a new product, it’s critical to understand how to approach your target audience. But simply sending out a few press releases isn’t enough –– you need a strategy to reach customers and prospects. Sprig CMO Elizabeth Walton Egan believes that simply putting your product out there won’t attract customers: “If you build it, they will come does not work.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
Much has been written about the challenges marketers are up against in 2023. From economic volatility and growing technological complexity to changes in data privacy policies and exponential improvements in AI (yes, ChatGPT , we’re talking about you – again!), this year has been a heady mix of uncertainty and excitement. This is especially true for marketers, who have had to course-correct on-the-fly, retro-fitting strategies and tactics to accommodate ever-shifting business goals.
Sales Hacker
MAY 23, 2023
Ready to make AI (Artifical Intelligence) your secret weapon? The future belongs to reps that choose to embrace it. Guest: Connor Morello , AE at Outreach In this 30-minute session, we’ll show you: AI that a top performing reps use Native AI in the Outreach platform Resources on how to use AI to your advantage as a seller The post AI for AEs: Top Performer Hacks Unveiled appeared first on Sales Hacker.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ABM gets better with age — but unfortunately, marketers don't have the luxury of pouring it into an oak barrel for a couple decades to let it mature. In a recent survey with Demand Gen Report, we found 59% of experienced practitioners (those with ABM programs more than a year old) indicated their ABM programs are meeting or greatly exceeding their expectations, while only 45% of novices (those with ABM programs less than one year old) could say the same.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
A real emphasis has been placed on the collection of first-party data. Pairing a first-party data strategy with a one-to-one marketing strategy will help your teams remain aligned to ensure messages are both targeted and personalized. This needs to happen from the very first interaction at the point of ingestion. Join data experts as they share their perspectives on the importance of clean, complete, and connected data to optimize your CRM.
Hubspot
MAY 23, 2023
On average, salespeople save two hours and 15 minutes a day using AI. Based on this stat alone, it's no surprise why so many sales teams are folding AI into their workflow — and saving time in the process. Here, we'll explore how salespeople are harnessing the power of AI in their day-to-day work with insights from our 2023 State of AI Report. Let's dive in.
Search Engine Land
MAY 23, 2023
The most automated type of Google Ads campaign is getting even more automated. Generative AI is making its way to Performance Max (PMax) campaigns – in the form of both text asset creation and AI image generation. New tools are going to make setup much easier than in the past process. Advertisers using PMax see 18% more conversions on average at a “similar” cost per action, according to Google.
The 5% Institute
MAY 23, 2023
In today’s highly competitive business world, the role of a sales manager is crucial for driving growth and achieving sales targets. A skilled sales manager possesses a unique blend of qualities that allow them to inspire and lead their sales team effectively. This article explores the essential skills that every sales manager should possess to excel in their role and propel their organization towards success.
Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union
In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
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